What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Burlington Road via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Ireland?

The distance between Dumfries and Ireland is 456 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs €100 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Ireland?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Dumfries to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ireland bus from?

Dumfries to Ireland bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Dumfries to Ireland bus arrive?

Dumfries to Ireland bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Ireland.

Dumfries to Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Dumfries to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
6h 11m
€75–182
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
7h 5m
€56–173
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 27m
€108–272
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
10h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 31m
€85–124
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 34m
€83–178
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
7h 18m
€72–158
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 54m
€67–192
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
11h 1m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
11h 28m

Dumfries to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 27mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Ireland.

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Distance: 455.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Spencer Dock via Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 27m.

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